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KJ's Hollywood Dirt for 4/16/2013

Several Celebrities Including Joey McIntyre Were in the Boston Marathon

Therewere three celebrities in yesterday's Boston Marathon that we know of: JOEY MCINTYRE from NEW KIDS ON THE BLOCK, "Survivor" contestant ETHAN ZOHN, and Olympic gold medal-winning swimmer SUMMERS ANDERS.

They're all okay.

Joey tweeted, quote, "There was an explosion by the finish line about 5 minutes after I finished. I'm ok but I'm sure there are many hurt."

Before Joey's message, fellow New Kid DONNIE WAHLBERG was worried about him. He Tweeted, quote, "Please reach out if you hear that Joey is ok!!!!!"

Ethan Tweeted, quote, "I'm OK. Most importantly, praying for those injured and affected by this. Still don't have a lot of info. Thanks for your love and concern."

Summer was already back at her hotel room after having finished the race. She Tweeted, quote, "Can anyone tell us what happen near the marathon? Felt two BIG booms that shook our hotel and saw smoke on Boylston [Street]."

Steve Martin is a First Time Dad

67 year old STEVE MARTIN is a father for the first time.

He and his 41 year old wife, Ann made no announcement of the baby’s arrival but have been spotted pushing a baby stroller around their neighborhood.

According to their rep, the couple has been “working on”having a child for a long time.

No details have been released on the baby’s age, name or gender.The couple is known for being quite private.

Jimmy Kimmel Officiated Matt Damon's Vow Renewal Ceremony

As you may have heard, MATT DAMON and his wife Luciana renewed their wedding vows this past Saturday on the Caribbean Island of St. Lucia. Well, some of the details hit the web yesterday.

First off, the ceremony was officiated by Matt's fake nemesis JIMMY KIMMEL.

Celebrity guests included BEN AFFLECK and JENNIFER GARNER, of course. Plus Chris Hemsworth and his wife Elsa Pataky, John Krasinski and his wife Emily Blunt, Stanley Tucci and his wife, and Chelsea Clinton with her husband.

Matt and Luciana spent somewhere in the mid-six figures to rent out an entire resort on the island. They originally got hitched in a small ceremony at City Hall in 2005, and have three daughters together. Luciana also has a daughter from a previous relationship.

Kesha and Harry Styles Have Been Texting, But They Haven't Hooked Up Yet

KESHA doesn't strike me as the type who's difficult to hook up with. And HARRY STYLES from ONE DIRECTION might be next in line.

Kesha says, quote, "We've texted here and there. No sexting . . . not yet. Maybe he can be my cougar bait. It could be really fun."

Rihanna Was Apparently Too Sick to Perform in Houston Last Night

RIHANNA canceled a scheduled show in Houston last night. There's no word from Rihanna, but the promoter said it was canceled "as a result of illness." There are no further details, but last month Rihanna canceled two shows due to laryngitis.

The show will be rescheduled, but a make-up date hasn't been announced.

Garth Brooks is Being Sued for $425,000 By a Former Business Partner

GARTH BROOKS is being sued by his former business partner . .. a woman named Lisa Sanderson. She's asking for $425,000 in unpaid bonus and salary, plus punitive damages.

Sanderson claims she was a big shot Hollywood producer when Garth hired her 20 years ago to jumpstart his TV and movie career. But she says Garth's ego got in the way of every project she lined up.

For example, he said no to being a sniper in "Saving Private Ryan" because he, quote, "Wanted to be the star .. . and was unwilling to share the spotlight with TOM HANKS, MATT DAMON and EDWARD BURNS."

She says Garth turned down "Twister" because he didn't want to play second fiddle to a tornado. And, in what sounds like huge sour grapes, Sanderson is also claiming Garth is a tax fraud.

And yes, Garth's people issued a statement. Here it is: "Mr. Brooks, of course, denies everything in the lawsuit filed by Lisa Sanderson. Mr. Brooks and Red Strokes Entertainment will take the necessary steps toward resolving this matter through the legal system."